Couple Abandons Son Over Visa Issue at Spain Airport to Go on Trip
A shocking incident has come to light where a couple allegedly abandoned their 10-year-old son at Barcelona’s El Prat International Airport due to visa issues and boarded their flight to go on a vacation. The child, who was traveling with a Spanish passport, required a visa to enter another country, which his parents failed to obtain.
According to reports, the couple had planned a trip to a destination that required a visa for Spanish citizens, but they had not obtained one for their son. When they arrived at the airport, they realized that their son’s passport had expired, making it impossible for him to travel with them.
Instead of finding a solution to the problem or making arrangements for their son’s care, the couple chose to abandon him at the airport and board their flight without him. They allegedly called a relative to pick up the child and left him to fend for himself.
The incident was confirmed by a terminal staff member who spoke to the media. “The child was traveling with a Spanish passport, but it needed a visa,” the staff member said. “The couple left the child as they didn’t have a visa and called a relative to pick him up.”
It is unclear how the couple managed to get to the airport without realizing their son’s passport had expired, or why they did not take steps to obtain a visa for him before embarking on their trip. The incident has sparked outrage and concern for the well-being of the abandoned child.
This is not the first time that a couple has abandoned their child due to a visa issue. In recent years, there have been several cases of parents leaving their children behind in foreign countries due to bureaucratic hurdles or financial constraints.
In 2019, a couple was arrested in India after leaving their 11-year-old son at a Delhi airport due to a visa issue. The boy was left alone for several hours before being found by airport authorities and handed over to the child welfare authorities.
Similarly, in 2018, a couple was investigated in South Africa after abandoning their 12-year-old daughter at an airport due to a visa issue. The girl was left alone for several hours before being taken in by airport staff and handed over to social services.
These incidents highlight the importance of parents taking responsibility for their children’s well-being and ensuring that they are properly cared for, even in the face of unexpected challenges.
In the case of the couple who abandoned their 10-year-old son at Barcelona’s El Prat International Airport, it is unclear what consequences they will face for their actions. However, it is clear that their decision to leave their child behind was reckless and irresponsible.
As the world grapples with the challenges of globalization and migration, it is more important than ever that parents take the necessary steps to ensure that their children are properly cared for, regardless of their nationality or visa status.
